The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
AHMED CHALABIThe issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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The meeting is called by the U.S. to give their vision of the interim Iraqi authority. It will be a one-day meeting. And the U.S. will present its vision, and there will be a statement after the meeting.
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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Democracy in Iraq will be an example that the Arab population will look to with great interest. And some Arab governments are concerned about democracy in Iraq.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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The Iraqi people are living a long-running tragedy because of the legacy of the old regime, the Americans and their actions that are unsuitable for Iraqi society, and the weakness of national resolve.
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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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I strongly believe that a federal structure based on administrative and geographic lines with strong powers for the federated states will be the best solution for Iraq.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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If they are successful, that will be seen as their next great triumph. And then, their target will be Jordan, where things will be easy for them.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.
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I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq’s money.
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